We The Weapon is a path to understanding the sheer will and hope that people with indigenous heritage have in the face of oppression. Through the medium of fashion, we discussed and conceptualized pieces around each of their relationships with imperialism and the United States. We stomped down the runway and yelled "Fuck America!" for the whole audience to hear. Through a video and photoshoot, we were able to raise money for Ocean State A$$, a mutual aid network for sex workers in Rhode Island.
Hair and makeup by Raelee Fourkiller, Olivia Maliszewski, and Davi
Vocals by Elliot Christensen
Photography by Cole Turner
Video Showcase
Runway
Photo by Kaitung Yeung @k.t.yeung
Photo by Kaitung Yeung @k.t.yeung
Photo by Kaitung Yeung @k.t.yeung
Posters
Special Thanks
Brynn Trusewicz, Lab Manager of Co-Works and Part Time Faculty for RISD Apparel for advising the Wintersession ISP “We The Weapon: Co-Design for Healing”
Adrienne Keene, Assistant Professor of American Studies and Ethnic Studies for critique and support
Shyam Arya, Elise Carman, Laura Perlmutter, and the rest of the Fashion@Brown Design team, for critique, advice, showcase, and love
The Brown Arts Initiative, for without their generosity this project would not be possible
